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Why does heat cause expansion?

Heat causes expansion because it increases the speed at which particles vibrate within a substance, creating more space between them. This increased movement and spacing of particles lead to an overall expansion of the substance.


How does the concept of gravitize affect the movement of objects in space?

The concept of gravitize, or gravity, affects the movement of objects in space by exerting a force that pulls objects towards each other. This force influences the trajectory and speed of objects in space, causing them to orbit around larger bodies like planets or stars.


Why does smoke ocupy space?

Smoke consists of tiny particles and gases that occupy physical space. These particles fill the space they are in, much like any other material substance. When smoke is released into the air, it expands to fill the area available to it due to the movement of air currents and diffusion.


Which process occurs only when a small space object interacts with a larger space body?

The process you are referring to is called "impact cratering", where a small object like a meteoroid or asteroid collides with a larger body like a planet or moon, creating a crater upon impact. This process is common in space and has been observed on many planetary surfaces in our solar system.


What term describes the amount of space occupied by a substance?

The term that describes the amount of space occupied by a substance is "volume." It refers to the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by a substance or object.

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The movement from a substance from a small space to a larger space?

Mitosis


Does mercury expand when heated?

When thermal energy is added to a substance, the molecular movement increases. Because they are moving around, they need more space, which is provided by occupying a larger volume.


Why does mercuri expand when heated?

When thermal energy is added to a substance, the molecular movement increases. Because they are moving around, they need more space, which is provided by occupying a larger volume.


Where does asteroid come from?

Asteroids are small fractions of much larger stars, planets, and rocks in space.


If larger turtle is attacking smaller one how do you stop it?

Give them extras space and you can put small hiding place for the small turtle


What occurs when particles in a substance move faster and occupy a larger space without changing to another state of matter?

Thermal expansion


How does sand and gravel size influence hydraullic conductivity?

The smaller the grain, the less pore space there is to allow fluid movement. The larger the particle grains, the greater the movement due to the overall increase in pore space between particles.


Why does heat cause expansion?

Heat causes expansion because it increases the speed at which particles vibrate within a substance, creating more space between them. This increased movement and spacing of particles lead to an overall expansion of the substance.


A concentration gradient ceases to exist when?

A concentration gradient ceases to exist when there is an equal distribution of a substance across a space or membrane. This equal distribution results in no net movement of the substance from one area to another, causing the concentration gradient to reach equilibrium.


What is the definition for the word diffusion?

Diffusion refers to the process of a substance spreading out to fill the available space. It occurs due to the random movement of particles.


How is Earth a small part of a larger outer space sysytem?

We are just one part of a larger system, and are reliant on that system for our continued existence. We harm it at our peril.


When a substance is heated do the particles get larger?

When a substance is heated, the particles do not get larger but they vibrate faster and spread out more, causing the substance to expand. This expansion is due to the increase in kinetic energy of the particles, not their actual size.